You can do anything to the basement from just adding a few shelves to going all out and creating a safe room with ventilation and outside power and air sources. Just because it’s under your home doesn’t mean it can’t be worked out.

Not all remodeling contractors can turn your basement into the space you need. Be sure you choose one like Anderson Contracting who has the construction experience to handle any problems related to basement finishing. You don’t want to wind up with a leaky or moist basement that can’t be used.

Here are some finished basement ideas you’ll want to consider.

Finished Basements For Emergencies

Whether or not you use your basement for other purposes, it’s a good idea to add some emergency space as well.

You can add closing closets that store your extra supplies and add sofas that fold out for bed space. You can reinforce doorways, ceilings, and add an additional escape route.

Either way, you’ll want to add some other sources of lighting such as lanterns or candles, flashlights, medications, and other important survival gear.

With the Norfolk, Virginia Beach area listed as one of the top 5 most vulnerable U.S. Cities to hurricanes by Climate Central, whether you go all out with the basement finishing or just need a place to store food and emergency supplies, it makes sense to use the space for disaster prepping.

In some form or other, many people today are turning toward emergency prepping. There are many ways to use the basement so you have what you need during an emergency situation of any kind. Some finished basement ideas are:

Storage of food

Gathering of medical supplies

Living space for long-term protection

Learning to use weapons

Communications room

Emergency space for friends, family, or community

Dual purposes for emergencies and daily living space

Storing water

Hydroponics for food growing

Using the basement of your home is an excellent idea for storing food, water, and emergency supplies. As a matter of fact, the cellar, or basement has always been used in the past to store root vegetables, excess home canned foods, and provided shelter from tornadoes and bad storms.

Why not really prep the basement in your home for a disaster? You can remodel the basement to be as functional as you like, whether you’re just storing a few things or going all the way by completely outfitting it for long-term use.

Finished Basement Ideas For Normal Living Space

Basement finishing has been going on a long time. In the 1980’s it was popular to finish the basement out for the teenagers in the home to have a private place to gather and listen to loud music or practice with a band. Now, most teens listen to loud music with headphones while they chat with friends on the internet. Wow, things have changed.

It was also common in the past to remodel the basement into an entertainment room for adult parties. The addition of some luxuries like a bar area and seating areas were common.

Some homeowners have made their basements into man caves or movie rooms, craft rooms, or a combination. There are so many options!

Call Anderson Contracting For Finished Basements In Virginia Beach

Your basement remodeling project can be as small or large as you want it. No matter the size, our experienced, professional remodeling contractors at Anderson Contracting would love to take your call and discuss your plans.

We use only the best materials so that you can count on the quality of the job. You’d be amazed at what we can do with your basement!

If you are looking for a basement remodeling contractor, call Anderson Contracting at 757-213-6886 or complete our online request form.